Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 56 min5:14 am – 9:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 29 min7:53 am – 4:22 pm
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People30,327 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.912,118 householdsMedian household income $101,778Median home value $602,400Median rent $1,843 a month53% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,544 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.5% unemployment rate69% of adults are in the labour force, 15,685 employedMain industries: education and health care 31%, professional and business services 13%, retail 11%Average commute 26 minutes71% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages45% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 20% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 83%, Spanish 6%, Korean 2%, Tagalog 2%4% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighPierce County, WA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsAvalanche Very HighEarthquake Relatively HighVolcanic activity Relatively HighHeat wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025267 of 365 days measured98 moderate daysMedian index 44, worst day 100main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Pierce County monitors, WA
Internet at home96% of households have a broadband subscription85% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone2% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Tacoma Water Divisionserves 446,170 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
